Bibigo

Hot jang

Barcode 8935297103122

Yes — Hot jang is ultra-processed.

The product contains ultra-processed ingredients/additives including modified starch (E1422), xanthan gum (E415), citric acid as an acidity regulator (E330), aromas/flavorings (arôme), and preservative sulfur dioxide (E220). Under NOVA, the presence of these industrial additives and flavorings classifies the food as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

A clear, tasteless liquid essential for life; widely used as a primary cooking and beverage ingredient.
OK

sugar

A basic, single-ingredient sweetener derived from sugarcane or sugar beet.
OK

assaisonnement au piment 8
OK

0% (poudre de piment, eau, sel, oignon, ail)
OK

wheat flour

Milled from wheat, a common basic staple used as a base dry ingredient in baking and cooking.
OK

piment 3
OK

8%
OK

ail 3%
OK

salt

A mineral compound used as a seasoning and preservative; is a fundamental food ingredient.
OK

épaississant : e1422
OK

e415
OK

correcteur d'acidité: e330
UPF

aroma/flavoring

Flavoring agent used to impart or enhance taste; can be natural or artificial.
OK

tempe ragi
OK

conservateur e220

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Common questions about Hot jang

Is Hot jang ultra-processed?

Yes — Hot jang by Bibigo is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains ultra-processed ingredients/additives including modified starch (E1422), xanthan gum (E415), citric acid as an acidity regulator (E330), aromas/flavorings (arôme), and preservative sulfur dioxide (E220). Under NOVA, the presence of these industrial additives and flavorings classifies the food as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Hot jang are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Hot jang as an ultra-processed marker: aroma/flavoring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.